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- Article by : John Howard - ( Triathlete Magazine )
" When training only your respiratory muscles, the diaphragm, and intercostals, you will increase both lung strength and capacity, which translates into increased oxygen uptake without beating up the rest of the body."
"One of the most impressive benefits of correct breathing is the profound relaxation it brings on, meaning it allows the athlete to maintain a high work rate while remaining calm and comfortable."
John Howard is a former Hawaii Ironman champion, three-time cycling Olympian, multiple national cycling champion, and coach at johnhowardschool.com.
- Article by : Roy M. Wallack - (Los Angeles Times)
"One thing that many free divers (divers who don't use air tanks), opera singers and Lance Armstrong have in common is strong respiratory muscles, which give their lungs ample oxygen-gathering capacity. Strong lungs can make any physical endeavor, from walking up a hill to running a marathon, a little bit easier.
And there's a simple, effective tool to help develop your lungs: a lung trainer.
When used a few minutes a day, these compact resistance devices can strengthen breathing muscles and build endurance. "
Roy Wallack is a writer for the Health and Fitness section of the Los Angeles Times.
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